College Report

March 27, 2008 - There were only a few Island collegians competing last weekend, as the majority of northeastern schools took a welcome break after a long indoor campaign.

Once again, Jeff Brannigan of American U. continues to sparkle. The former Curtis HS runner, who is now trained by Olympian Matt Centrowitz, made a big breakthrough two weeks ago in the 1,500-meter run, when he clocked 3:58.85 at the Coastal Carolina Invitational.

This past weekend, he competed at the five-team Navy Invitational at Annapolis under cold, windy conditions, and he clocked in the mid-1:57-range for the 800 meters.

Two Islanders friom Albany University journeyed further south, and competed at the Hurricane Classic at the University of Miami.

Corrine Stepney (St. Peter’s) ran 59.85 for 400 meters, and later ran a leg on the Albany 4x400-meter relay.

Anthony Collica (St. Joseph by-the-Sea) competed in the high jump, and cleared 6-3.